Merchant Marine Officer candidates practice calisthenics and undergo obstacle courses at the USMMA at Kings Point in New York.

Location:
Kings Point New York USA Date:1942Duration:1 min 16 secSound:Yes

Merchant Marine Officer candidates learn seamanship at the United States Merchant Marine Academy ( USMMA ) at Kings Point in New York, United States. The candidates practice calisthenics during their advance training. They go through various obstacle courses to develop coordination and stamina. They climb ropes. The candidates play baseball and participate in boxing. They dance. They pray in churches. A candidate talks to an officer.